Simpson Thacher represented Curriculum Associates in connection with its acquisition of SoapBox Labs. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Curriculum Associates designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The company's products and customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary to teach diverse student populations and foster learning for all students.
SoapBox Labs is an equity-centered, privacy-by-design voice AI company. The company's proprietary voice engine has been built to power accurate and equitable voice experiences for children ages two and up of every accent, dialect, and stage of development. These experiences include pre-K–12 screening, assessment, practice, and intervention tools for literacy, math, and language learning.
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